Mortality has a way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it. There's nothing that puts life's bumps and bruises in perspective like a real medical scare.
We go along complaining about being tired or busy or little nuisances like allergies or colds, but there are so many who must contemplate a scary, life-changing prognosis every day.
People are living longer than ever before. We have incredible modern medicine at our fingertips. Those factors should be a comfort, but it's not enough when I'm feeling afraid for a friend facing medical questions.
While she would have us, her friends, believe it's not a big deal and she's not worried and everything is going to be fine {and I believe she'll be fine too}, it's our job to hold her hand, pray for her, listen to her and worry about her.
In fact, she would probably say I'm making a bigger deal out of this than I should by writing about it, but I love her dearly and I'm very concerned for her. I know what support there is out in the blogosphere; I know the amazing power of prayer; and I know I can count on you to pray for her and her family; sending positive energy to her in whatever way you communicate with God.
As we age, we will be faced with mortality many times over and we will continue to hold on to each other through these life events. These little hiccups make you appreciate your friends and those times you get to spend with them even more. Our friends are what make the rough patches bearable.
I had decided to stop posting on the weekends, but on Monday morning my friend will be heading to the hospital for a medical procedure that will give her more answers. So, please do say a prayer for her. And while you're at it, give one of your friends a call or send an email and say hi and let her know you care. Over and out...
Anna
I will be praying for your friend! I hope everything goes smoothly!
Posted by: Julie H | Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Thanks for the reminder to say our prayers everyday!
Posted by: Heidi | Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 12:05 PM